2004 Volkswagen Touareg vs. 2005 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2005 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Volkswagen Touareg. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Volkswagen Touareg would be higher. At 3,187 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen Touareg (222 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2004 Volkswagen Touareg. (217 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2004 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 83 kg more than 2004 Volkswagen Touareg. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2005 Volkswagen Touareg (500 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Volkswagen Touareg. (310 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2005 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Volkswagen Touareg.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Volkswagen Touareg | 2005 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | Volkswagen | Volkswagen |
Model | Touareg | Touareg |
Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3187 cc | 2967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 222 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 17.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 197 km/hour | 196 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.9 seconds | 9.9 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2229 kg | 2312 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.9 L/100km | 10.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 100 L |